Iheartsl posted some clever stats from Wordpress today. I am still a Blogger gal and have been long before Blogger even HAD stats. Man I feel old.

The 31st is my rez day. I will be SEVEN. Now I know plenty of folks who are older than I am, but still -- no longer the new kid on the block for sure.

I think my highest traffic day (Blogger doesn't keep track buy my memory is still pretty sharp for an old gal working her way toward a decade) was 870ish. Not the norm and amazingly I don't remember what that post was (see, I really AM getting old).

Now we all know that statistics are iffy to inaccurate but mine seem to be pretty stable so I am going to assume that some folks out there are reading. Actually since those using readers or seeing via feeds don't often get counted (well if I am particularly chatty as some feeds don't show the complete posts) who knows?

I am pretty sure my audience was less than 10,000 a month average when I started, or perhaps not as there were few blogs then and a good sized SL population. So for MY frame of reference I am going to go with 10,000 a month and be happy with that.

In that corporeal world I had a website once that was triple that 1 and four zero number, but it was much more global in nature and not so niche. I am particularly happy that my even nichier blogs are also doing well with now and then a day that almost reaches 200 (a big deal as some days it is in the 20s).

This beautiful dress is available with a choice of three color huds (five colors in each hud) at Gothmas by Gaslight. This is the red version in Color Hud 1. The fit is very natural and realistic and the long skirt is as intricately detailed as the top area.

The dress comes in more sizes than the norm with some more "ample" versions for the well endowed gals. I am wearing an XS which is slightly smaller than my normal size. It fits perfectly.

This gorgeous showgirl bodice is one choice in a big set of holiday goodness from !dM deviousMind. The "Noelle d'Etoile" **XMAS2014** set filled with many versions and optional additions not shown here is a group gift.

My photo took on a retro feel as I remembered how Chandra and I met long ago (December 2009) when some friends and I stalked the lucky present boxes and came away with much goodness. I can't find that post to reference; when you get close to 4000 entries search is a fickle thing. But in my mind it seems much more recent.

Keep warm in style this winter with a new outdoor firepit set from {what next}. Winter harvest chairs come in three versions (pillows, pillow and throw, plain) with an extensive texture change menu for both fabric and woods. The firepit comes in two versions, with or without animations.

With plenty of animations for guys, gals and couples as well as activities, this is a great set for you holiday and winter stylings. This cooridnates with the wonderfully detailed Winter Harvest Picnic Set. Also available on the Marketplace.

It looks great in the snow outside the new release Scarlet Creative Princess Jezibell Snug available at COLLABOR88.

Not to be missed, these great hiking boots out for day 22 of Advent at Loordes of London. Remember the whole (free group) board will be open on Christmas. Look for the stall in the center of the store.

Day 21 at Loordes of London brings you this warm dressy coat WITH coordinating prim tank built in. Love that. SLink high heels from Day 20 are still out for a bit. And remember the whole board will be open on Dec 25. This is a GROUP calendar.

This
is 11 land impact, open and roomy with two rooms and modern
fireplace. Perfect for 512 folks as a living space or as an office or
studio, there is even a door so that you could use it on the ground.

While
the styles are different (and the prim count much lower) it reminds me
of my very first home, and hence MY assumption that it was for the air -
LOL, which it likely is not. It COULD be however. Just watch that first
step if you are up at a few thousand meters *wink*.

From Gothmas by Gaslight - Greymoon's Miss Prim Dress in plain black with white collar and cuffs and one of many baubles available from the ~*Souzou Eien*~ gacha. Many pretty color combos are available.

My Opulent Bow Tie is from ISON at The Arcade. Matching (rare) earrings are also available. A hud lets you resize and change stone colors (8 choices).

Whatever your tastes, there is something for almost everyone at Gothmas by Gaslight. Here an extensive set from [MUSE] let's you move back in time -- at least a few decades. It comes with SLink high heels, some very pretty jewelry and mesh gloves. There are ruffled add-ons for both gloves and dress but you know I am a minimalist kinda gal. This simpler style works for me.

This really lovely Gothic gazebo from ~*Souzou Eien*~is a great "prim" value for your dark garden -- only 13 land impact.

Now most of you by now have plenty of poses. Happily they don't go out of style *wink*. But, that being said, I think you should definitely look at the two new sets from {NanTra} -- Merry Deathmas and Eternal Beauty. These fill some holes in my own pose collection and they might do the same in yours. The Deathmas set comes with props which may come in handy or use them on their own. That works too.

Two stylish trees in sacks (the other is a white bag) are gifts from Trompe Loeil throughout the remainder of 2014.

The terrifically quirky snowy abode in the background is from Scarlet Creative at COLLABOR88. There is no demo (or wasn't when I was there) so if you want to see the building up close and personal, here's a locale.

Wondering what to wear with your holiday attire? Both tasteful and festive, these DaneMarkZPeep heels (SLink Mid) are perfect. Silver, gold, snow, green and red hues are available.

A lovely collaboration brings about the Gothmas-Swagger release for Gothmas by Gaslight. From The White Armory, the elegant gown; from NSP Florals the gorgeous flowers. Put them together and it is quite magical.

There are also hair flowers.

Flowers bloom by gaslight; did you know that? Well these do. The Victorian outdoor lamps (single, triple, quad and wall versions) are from ~*Souzou Eien*~ at the same event.

Hair by Vanity Hair for F R O S T. (You will see it again in upcoming posts :D) Look for Frozen.

Courtesy of Sami's early morning advent run, here a two fun additions to your holiday wardrobe.

From Barerose Tokyo for KittyCats, the Xmass Tree Dress. One size it may be fitmesh or it may just fit medium folks.

This is the Day 15 hair from The Alice Project and should be around until late afternoon when the boxes change.

And if all those holiday reds, golds and greens are getting to you, Loordes of London has Day 16 out early. Find some very nice high waisted pants to add to your 2016 clothing folder. These have a very nice body shape to them but run a bit small. XL is in the pack but think L.

Sway's has a very nice ONE land impact white chair with holiday cushion in Day 16's box.

From Eclectica, 'Nightblooms'. Earrings, ring and collar form the beautifully made set. Colors can be changed by hud.

Poses (some sets with props) can be found at {NanTra}. Poses are not easy to make well; I suggest you check these out.

This nicely made lona (my great grandmother's name) long coat hales from Fission. Color choices of this vintage attire are blue, purple and red. I am wearing the fitmesh version but traditional mesh is also available in the pack.

Last but ohsonotleast in my book are these superb boots from {Venomous Rage Designs} . These are high heels which are typically not my favorite. That being said, I just can't seem to take them off!

Virtual snow time. All the beauty without the melting mess that follows. Works for me. You'll want to keep warm if you venture into wintery climes in December and this cozy sweater dress with built in belt is perfect. Find it at Shoenique Designs on the POE7 hunt. This comes with thigh high white boots if you are an adventurous gal.

And if you have an winter white area of your own, this bench with all the trimmings might fit right in. It comes complete with lots of singles and couples poses that give items like the coffee. Some animations have a little bird joining you and hopping around. Cute.